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    Nursing/ RN Adult

    University of Salford
    University of Salford
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Salford
    University Rank:#945
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,078 / Years
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Nursing/ RN Adult

    About

    Introduction

    In a nutshell

    APPLY NOW FOR JANUARY 2025 ENTRY

    Adult nurses work in hospitals or in the community, offering support, education and care to adults and their families and carers.

    On this course, you will experience the realities of contemporary 24-hour service provision when caring for adult patients across all aspects of the health/ill health continuum.

    50% of your studies will be spent in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector which includes prison placements, where you will spend time in a well-supported environment, working alongside qualified practice assessors and supervisors.

    On successful completion of this course, you will have a recognised degree qualification that leads to registration as a qualified nurse, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

    Choose to study your first year in Bury (September entry only)

    You can choose to study the first year of your University of Salford degree at Bury College's Health and Digital Centre. After that, you will continue your second and third years at our Frederick Road campus in Salford.

    Check out our BSc (Hons) Nursing / RN Adult (first year at Bury College) page for more information.

    97.3% of our Adult Nursing (January start) and 96.9% of our Adult Nursing (September start) 2021/2022 graduates are in highly skilled employment (source: The Complete University Guide 2024).

    You will:

    • Learn the essential knowledge, skills and professional attitudes needed to meet the needs of the service users, carers and significant others
    • Develop knowledge of concepts of wellbeing, public health and global health including an awareness of factors affecting health within a diverse and multi-cultural society
    • Have the opportunity to go on an international placement to experience care outside the UK
    Placement

    options available

    International

    students accepted

    Course accreditations

    Nursing student uses a syringe to measure out medicine from a bottle
    Nursing student checking a patients breathing
    Nursing student fitting a nebulizer mask on a 'patient'
    Nursing Students Two student nurses with a mannequin
    Nursing student conducting physiological observations with a stethoscope in hand
    Nursing students practising taking blood
    Three nursing students completing observation charts following assessment

    This is for you if...

    1.

    You are hardworking and committed

    2.

    You are a compassionate and caring character

    3.

    You can see yourself working with people from all kinds of backgrounds

    4.

    You want to make a real difference

    5.

    You are ready for an exciting challenge

    6.

    You don't want a traditional 9-5 job

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Requirements

    What you need to know

    Your tuition fees are regulated by the UK government who has proposed changes to tuition fees for UK students studying in England from 1 August 2025. The fee stated reflects this proposed change, but remains subject to parliamentary approval. Your tuition fees may increase in your first and each subsequent year of your programme to the maximum amount permitted by UK law or regulation for that academic year.

    Applicant profile

    Nursing is not a nine-to-five job. Neither is being a student nurse:

    • You will be expected to work the same shifts as your practice supervisor in hospital and community settings
    • You do not get long holiday breaks; our course works on the basis of seven weeks of annual leave per year (six weeks are allocated and non-negotiable plus one week of flexible annual leave)
    • Your placement may be up to 90 minutes away from the University of Salford

    As part of the application process, you may be invited to complete an assessment / attend an online activity. If this is the case, we will contact you with further details.

    English language requirements

    If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

    Standard entry requirements

    GCSE

    GCSE English and Maths at grade C/grade 4 minimum (or equivalent).

    You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

    It is preferred that applicants already hold grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language/Literature and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification, prior to making their application. Applicants who are in the process of completing their GCSE English Language and Mathematics or level 2 equivalents may also be considered.

    For applicants who do not hold GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above, the following qualifications may be considered: Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics or a Maths Equivalency Test. For more information please visit www.equivalencytesting.com

    UCAS tariff points

    104 UCAS Tariff points.

    A-levels

    104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of three A-Levels (Grade C or above).

    BTEC National Diploma

    DMM

    T-Level

    T level - Overall grade of merit.

    Access to HE

    104 UCAS Tariff points. Health and Social Care related subjects preferred.

    Scottish Highers

    The equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff points.

    To include specific subjects: at least one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Psychology or Sociology at Higher Level in lieu of GCSE with Maths and English.

    Irish Leaving Certificate

    The equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff points.

    International Baccalaureate

    30-31 points. 104 UCAS Tariff points equivalent.

    International Students

    We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

    Alternative entry requirements

    Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

    An applicant who does not possess one of the qualifications which satisfies the General Academic Entry Requirement may be considered through the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) (both Certified Prior Learning and/or one Prior Experiential Learning) as per the University’s Admissions and Retention Policy.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    Equivalent qualifications

    English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications. 

    As a general guide:

    For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

    For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

    For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

    The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following: 

    Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) 

    University of Salford English language courses

    Regional-based qualifications

    Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

    Medium of English Institutions

    Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

    Career

    Employment and stats

    What about after uni?

    As a graduate and qualified staff nurse in your chosen field of practice you will be able to apply for a job in either an acute setting such as a hospital or in the community. You may want to work within the NHS or in the public and private sectors for example, a ward, a health centre, a prison, a care home or a hospice.

    A taste of what you could become

    A Qualified Nurse

    Career Links

    We have excellent links with NHS trusts across Greater Manchester. 

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,078 / years

    Nursing/ RN Adult

    University of Salford

    University of Salford

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Salford

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